Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 25, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA195
Location
FULLERTON, CA
Event ID
20001212X23194
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
FUEL STARVATION DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FUEL MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUE. A FACTOR WAS THE IMPROPERLY MODIFIED FUEL SELECTOR VALVE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8474D
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-6179
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
JEFE VOLADORES INC
Address
1150 W TRENTON AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
ORANGE
State / Zip Code
CA 92667
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX90LA195